Election 2026 Economics
President Hichilema’s special ZNBC interview airs at 10:00 today
President Hakainde Hichilema's special ZNBC interview is scheduled for 10:00 hours today, with the broadcast carried on television and radio nationwide.
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Business & Economy
NAPSA Pays K9.1 Million in Interest Free Pension Advances Within Three Days
NAPSA has paid out more than K9.1 million to 565 pensioners in the first three days of a new interest free advance facility, an early test of whether…
Leadership & Governance
ECZ Revokes Binwell Mpundu’s Accreditation to National Results Centre Over Threat Video
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has revoked Binwell Mpundu's accreditation to the National Results Centre, citing a video in which he is alleged to have threatened to kill…
Election 2026 Economics
Hichilema meets ICGLR observers ahead of Zambia’s Thursday election
President Hakainde Hichilema has assured an ICGLR observation mission led by former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi that Zambia will hold a peaceful and credible election on Thursday.
Leadership & Governance
Pension Laws 2026: Emoluments Commission Leads Copperbelt Engagement
The Emoluments Commission explains Pension Laws 2026 to Copperbelt stakeholders, with practical implications for workers, employers and public institutions.
Election 2026 Economics
IBA warns broadcasters against speculative election results
The IBA has told Zambian broadcasters to report only verified election results announced through official ECZ channels and to give parties fair coverage.
Business & Economy
Where Lusaka Does Lunch: The Business of Fire, Food and Fast Turnover at Longacres Market
At lunchtime, Longacres Market becomes a busy open-air kitchen where food, convenience and enterprise meet over charcoal fires.
Election 2026 Economics
Zambia Faces a Temporary Political Risk Premium
Zambia enters the election period with stronger economic fundamentals. The challenge is to protect those gains and convert stability into jobs, production and higher household incomes.